7th grade trip slides 2011
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Describes the 7th grade experiential education trip to the White Mountains (October 3-6, 2011).TRANSCRIPT
77thth grade experiential grade experiential ed triped tripWhite Mountains, NHWhite Mountains, NHOctober 3-6, 2011October 3-6, 2011
OverviewOverview
Why?Why?
What?What?
Where?Where?
What to bring?What to bring?
When?When?
Q and AQ and A
Why?Why?
Going from “Me to Going from “Me to We”We”
Common touchstoneCommon touchstone
Integrated learning Integrated learning
What?What?
Start at LodgesStart at Lodges
Hike to AMC wilderness Hike to AMC wilderness hutshuts
Group activitiesGroup activities
Ecological studiesEcological studies
Day hikingDay hiking
Homeward BoundHomeward Bound
AMC moutain hutsAMC moutain huts
Carter Notch Hut
Mizpah Springs Hut
Where?Where?
More where…More where…
What to bringWhat to bring
Durable rain gear*: fully waterproof Durable rain gear*: fully waterproof jacket w/hood and pants. No ponchos!jacket w/hood and pants. No ponchos!
NOYES
Foot gearFoot gear
Hiking boots* or shoes with sturdy sole and Hiking boots* or shoes with sturdy sole and ankle support. No sneakers! ankle support. No sneakers! (Note: AMC (Note: AMC has some of these but not enough for all has some of these but not enough for all students. Please try to borrow shoes and students. Please try to borrow shoes and use AMC as a last resort.)use AMC as a last resort.)
ExtremitiesExtremities
Wool or fleece hatWool or fleece hat
2 pairs of gloves or 2 pairs of gloves or mittensmittens
PantsPants
Fleece or wool pants*Fleece or wool pants*
Lightweight pants for Lightweight pants for hikinghiking
Wicking layerWicking layer
Long underwear*: midweight Long underwear*: midweight polypropylene/polyester long sleeved shirt polypropylene/polyester long sleeved shirt and pants – no cotton! and pants – no cotton! (Under Armour is an (Under Armour is an example of an acceptable wicking layer.)example of an acceptable wicking layer.)
T-shirtsT-shirts
T-shirt for hiking (synthetic great, cotton OK T-shirt for hiking (synthetic great, cotton OK for hiking)for hiking)
2-3 extra indoor shirts (cotton is fine)2-3 extra indoor shirts (cotton is fine)
SocksSocks
2 pairs synthetic or wool hiking socks2 pairs synthetic or wool hiking socks
Water bottlesWater bottles
2 quart or liter sized water bottles2 quart or liter sized water bottles
Indoor clothesIndoor clothes
Comfortable indoor pants for lodge and travelComfortable indoor pants for lodge and travel
2-3 extra indoor shirts (cotton is fine)2-3 extra indoor shirts (cotton is fine)
Extra socks and underwear for lodge (2-3 pr. Extra socks and underwear for lodge (2-3 pr. Cotton OK)Cotton OK)
Pajamas or sweats for sleepingPajamas or sweats for sleeping
Sneakers or comfy shoes for in the hutSneakers or comfy shoes for in the hut
Personal itemsPersonal items
Toiletries: shampoo, soap, toothbrush, Toiletries: shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodoranttoothpaste, deodorant
TowelTowel
1 single bed sheet for the hut1 single bed sheet for the hut
Small flashlight or headlamp Small flashlight or headlamp
Lunch for the ride upLunch for the ride up
Spending money: we will be stopping at rest Spending money: we will be stopping at rest areas during the drive up and backareas during the drive up and back
LuggageLuggage
Soft side duffle to bring clothes to schoolSoft side duffle to bring clothes to school
Internal frame backpack* to use on the trail Internal frame backpack* to use on the trail (provided by AMC)(provided by AMC)
Optional ItemsOptional Items
CameraCamera
SunscreenSunscreen
Bug repellentBug repellent
SunglassesSunglasses
Sun hatSun hat
Not to bringNot to bring
Cell phonesCell phones
MP3 playersMP3 players
Video gamesVideo games
Pocket knivesPocket knives
Food (other than day 1’s lunch)Food (other than day 1’s lunch)
Make-up, hairspray, cologne, body sprayMake-up, hairspray, cologne, body spray
Due DatesDue Dates
Due by Friday, September 16 to advisorDue by Friday, September 16 to advisor Medical formMedical form Risk formRisk form Photo and Media releasePhoto and Media release Packing needs checklistPacking needs checklist [GREEN Forms][GREEN Forms]
Payment is also due at this time: fee is $300 Payment is also due at this time: fee is $300 using the pay as you can modelusing the pay as you can model
Due Dates 2Due Dates 2
Due to the school nurse, Eileen Coogan by Due to the school nurse, Eileen Coogan by Wednesday, September 28Wednesday, September 28thth:: Non prescription medication formNon prescription medication form Prescription medication formPrescription medication form Any prescription medicationsAny prescription medications
In Ziploc bags labelled with student NAME, In Ziploc bags labelled with student NAME, DOSING INFORMATION and ADVISORDOSING INFORMATION and ADVISOR
[ORANGE forms][ORANGE forms]
[email protected] or (718) 329-7276 or (718) 329-7276
Contact infoContact info
John Baglio, experiential education John Baglio, experiential education coordinatorcoordinator
(718) 329-7300 x3383(718) 329-7300 x3383
Website: Website: http://bit.ly/fieldstonexperientialed